THE OLIVE BRANCH FOR CHILDREN
2023 15th ANNUAL GALA:
PAMOJA TENA – ToGETHER AGAIN!
May 5, 2023 at Bellvue Manor in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Thank you to our TOBFC Global Family for making our 15th Annual Gala such a great success! It was wonderful to see so many supporters in person once again on Friday, May 5, 2023, in Vaughan, Canada. Together we raised a total of CAN $84,057 that will help ensure the success of our programs in 2023.
The night was filled with lots of fun activities, including a photo booth, dancing, door prizes, and our very popular 3D virtual reality tour of TOBFC programs in Tanzania. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped to make the evening a success. A special thank you to our MC Tom Morton who kept us on track, Andres Molnar our trumpeter, Stephanie Ferracane who sang the Tanzanian and Canadian national anthems, and Allan Moore the evening's photographer.
Our founder Deborah McCracken-Nangereke’s keynote address included some personal stories, interesting insights into TOBFC programs and plans for the coming year. She emphasized the transformative role that education programs have on both individuals and communities. Thank you for supporting TOBFC’s programs and helping our students dream!
Platinum Gala Sponsor
Silver Gala Sponsor
Bronze Gala Sponsor
Table Donors – $1,500 and above
Bellvue Manor
Dr. Amin Dhalla and Dolly Jiwa
Councillor Gino Rosati
Glenda Woods​
Montessori School in Kleinburg
​Natural Electric
Pizzaville
Sunrise Printing Corp.
Tender Nursing Care
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Gold Ticket Purchasers and Donors – $500 and above
Richard Boutin
Drumm International Group Inc.
Tina Haller
Patricia McCabe
Ginette and Wayne McCracken
Malcolm Moore
Robbie Rotin
Shoreplan Engineering Ltd.
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Individual Ticket Purchasers and Donors – up to $499
Cathy Baxter
Nicholas Beck
Susan Beckett
Bob & Peggy Belcher
Sherri Bennewies
Barbara Blonska
Michael Bonello
Kim Bonomo
Michael Callahan
Susan Carter Smith
Francesca Gigliotti Chari
Brenda Clark
Janet Dabei
Diana Davey
Maureen Davey
Barbara Davis
Leopoldina De Medeiros
Nancie Drouin
Marc Drumm
Robyn Drumm
Sylvie Fournier
Kathleen Gorsline
Mariann Grimaldi
Rabindra Gunraj
Cathy Hillary
Peter Jacobsen
Kelly Johnson
Sandra Kaufman
Monica Kavanagh
Angelika Koeth
Daniel Koomar
Keshini Kumarakesary
Heidi Last
Karen Letwinka
Matthew Mah
Mario Marrelli
Rev. Dr. Peter Mikelic
Kelli Mlckovsky
Allan Moore
Malcolm Moore
Juan Mora
Judith Ness
Robert Onorato
Lisa Oppedisano
Mehernosh Pestonji
Sera Roberto
Laura Rosati
Charlotte & Jerome Ryan
Janice Seidelin
Linda Similas
Angela Simpson-Cormier
Barbara Smith
Rebecca Smith
Gwen Sugiyama
Duane & Toni Terrill
Lucy Vivaldo
Anthony Zavarella
Amanda Zupancic
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Silent Auction, Prize, and Decor Donors
Ana Pascos
Susan Carter Smith
Cineplex
Cottage and Crown
Creative Act ART
Emma Ferracane
Free Bird Paintings
Gala Organizing Committee
Helene Clarkson Design
How to Cake It
Ifakara Women's Group
Joyfully Organic Farm
Arlene Letwinka
Karen Letwinka
Linen Farm
Makingi Arts
Makonde Woodcarvers
Maureen Davey
Ginette and Wayne McCracken
Mid Valley Gardens
Deborah and Putiyei Nangereke
New Hope United Church Quilters
Pamoja Tunaweza
Party Magic
Victoria Pensa
Pizzaville
Refixit
Renew You Coaching
Repurposed With Panache
Ri-Go Lift Truck Ltd
Laura Rosati
Charlotte Ryan
Sanaa
Select Art Galleries
Stratus Vineyards
The Terrill Family
Wonder Workshop
Wood Creations by Richard
Victorian Garden Spa
Our Global Family is very important to us and we want to acknowledge every individual who has made a donation. We need your consent to recognize you on our website, so if you don't see your name please contact us at info@theolivebranchforchildren.org. Let us celebrate you!